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Be Silent

How the prudes punish
The romantic ravisher's reign
With words dipped in disdain
They feign
Righteous rights to write
A complaint
How...insane

Layered in literature, love
Lived and lives and lusts 
For expression 
Different terminology
Doesn't change its physicality
Read....Feed!
Need driven lines
By a priest....
TO HIS MISTRESS GOING TO BED*
explicit and yet
Holy sonnets flowed
From the same mind...
How they glowed 
Lines so divine
Sublime
Sacred then sensual
Sensual then sacred
Same soul source
His choice
And mine....
LET THEM SHINE!!!

Don't criticize/satirize
The poet with hungry eyes
If you don't feel the flame
done you dare blame!
For shame 

Those who've never known
Intercourse of words and soul
Be silent...
Pass on by
Don't propagate a lie
X-rated alibi
Don't deny
Sensuality's right to speak!



Eileen Manassian

*one of my favourite poets, John Donne wrote some of the most powerful spiritual sonnets and some of the most sensual rhymes.  He's lauded as a great literary contemporary of Shakespeare.  To His Mistress Going to Bed is an example of his sensual poetry.  He was a priest. There's a time for everything. 

I was inspired by Richard's latest poem to write this piece in defence of sensual poetry...

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FJ Thomas

Date: 2/13/2019 11:18:00 AM

There is a difference between sensuality and smut. A sensual poem can be quite beautiful. Be silent indeed. Hello my Eilee :)

Vladislav Raven

Date: 11/24/2018 2:57:00 PM

Hi Eileen, there is nothing wrong with sensuous poetry. You have written this poem so well. This is a wonderful read of the sensuous being written with great beauty and creativity. Another excellent write from your pen Eileen. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs....Mike. XX

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/3/2018 5:44:00 PM

Hi Rileen, thanks for the visit. I thought you might have a new one. Hugs Rick.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/1/2018 7:36:00 AM

A good way to support a cause, Eileen, I am familiar with John Donne and his writings:)

Paul Callus

Date: 8/27/2018 4:15:00 PM

John Donne should know a thing or two about women, love, and passion! He was capable of adapting his writing and his life to moods and circumstances. Censorship has always been a tricky and debatable subject. Hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/27/2018 6:23:00 AM

Thank you to all who have read this poem. I have been away for some time and hope to be back to writing soon. I have visited all of you who have posted comments here below. Thank you again for reading. Blessings....

Silent One

Date: 8/26/2018 5:54:00 PM

This is excellent.. people should be free to write as they wish... poetry is subjective..

Viv Wigley

Date: 8/22/2018 10:51:00 PM

Sensual poetry, done well, needs no defence. And this is a fine example, Eileen. Viv x

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/18/2018 5:07:00 PM

Thanks for introducing me to John Donne dearest Eileen..I will google his poetry.Indeed who are we to judge the Heart,the soul of another...Who can tame the fire,the passion expressed by the pen..I love your poem dear Eileen.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/17/2018 9:46:00 AM

Hi Eileen, thanks for your visit and Facebook message. Hugs Rick.

Pashang Salehi

Date: 8/13/2018 12:16:00 AM

Very deep and strong "Ziba"

Craig Cornish

Date: 8/8/2018 2:14:00 PM

Wonderfully logical and poetic both Eileen.

Honestly J.T.

Date: 8/7/2018 4:25:00 PM

Nice -JT

Eve Roper

Date: 8/6/2018 10:13:00 AM

Hello beautiful Lady. The lady of love and emotion with great depth, imagery, and feelings. Your words a seed that grows and weaves in our soul. Hugs sweet friend

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/6/2018 8:24:00 AM

Hi Eileen, thanks for your visit hugs Rick.

Aqua Marine

Date: 8/3/2018 2:53:00 PM

During the time of censorship here in SA, the films had to be watched to be censored...makes one think, doesnt it? If someone is "censoring " a poem here, they have to read the whole thing first....makes one think, doesnt it? ( How do they judge themselves for reading something they disagree with?) As Richard says, even Holy Scripture has passionate pieces, for the whole world to read...Hugs!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/3/2018 9:07:00 AM

Thanks Eileen, yes you will find many passionate pieces in holy scripture. Passion is part of our humanity and should not be shunned. I’m glad I could be your muse. Hugs Rick.

Lawrence Sharp

Date: 8/3/2018 3:13:00 AM

Very well expressed; I liked Richard's piece (of writing) too. Great write, Eileen.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/3/2018 2:20:00 AM

Eileen you have always been the Queen of Passion, your poems smoulder with sensuality and passion. We have both had our styles criticised but we are still here and must be strong:-) hugs Jan xx

Charles Messina

Date: 8/2/2018 9:10:00 PM

Yes, there is a time and a place for everything! Excellent write Eileen. "Let Them Shine" lol Charlie